8 local eateries that have closed their doors this year

It’s never fun to say goodbye, especially when it comes to your favorite restaurant.

Whether it’s grabbing a fancy cocktail at Ermanos’ secret bar Portal, or chowing down on a strawberry-filled sando in the lively atmosphere of American Eat Co., many of us have fond memories at these local spots.

While some of our beloved restaurants have closed, we can still look back and reminiscence on the great meals, conversations and laughs we had at each place.

Below is a list of local eateries that have shut their doors in 2025.

Cuppa Gogo

This bright-red coffee trailer gained popularity back in 2022 at the former east-side food truck park, The Pit, thanks to their creative coffee flavors and pickle lemonades. In November 2023, they opened their first brick-and-mortar at 4877 E. Speedway.

For the next year, they highlighted new monthly flavors, including lattes inspired by gingerbread, pumpkin pie and Cosmic Brownies.

But in January, Cuppa Gogo announced their closure in an Instagram post, stating that they were no longer able to run the coffee spot.

“We appreciate all of you so much for supporting us throughout the years, we really do have the BEST customers, for enjoying our team and our product! We can never thank you guys enough, we will miss all of you so much, until next time,” the post said.

Ermanos & Portal Cocktails

After spending a decade serving up gourmet bar food and providing a unique atmosphere for patrons on Fourth Avenue, Ermanos, located at 220 N. Fourth Ave., closed their doors in February.

Brokenhearted customers learned of the news through an Instagram post that thanked staff and customers for their support during the restaurant's 10-year run.

Portal Cocktails, a speakeasy-style bar located toward the back of the restaurant, also confirmed they, too, would be closing. You may have seen Portal featured on many Instagram feeds, thanks to their ambient lighting and creative drink menu.

“To say goodbye is an incredible heartbreak — letting go of the dream we built that allowed all of us to come together,” the Instagram post said. “We are blessed to have had your support which brought us great joy and meaningful opportunities to grow, adapt, and contribute, always to better serve you.”

Fatboy Sandos

Starting out as a food truck and later moving into American Eat Co., located at 1439 S. Fourth Ave., Fatboy Sandos stole our hearts with their tasty rice bowls, onigiri and sweet and savory sandos.

Whether it was Japanese pork katsu or slices of fresh fruit and whipped cream, their signature soft and fluffy bread was always filled with something delicious.

Eventually Fatboy Sandos moved to the Park Place Mall food court, located at 5870 E. Broadway, and opened a location in Mesa as well. Unfortunately, they made the tough decision in February to close, stating that they are excited for their next chapter.

“There were many reasons that forced us to come to this very tough decision. But we are SO grateful for all of the support and love we have received throughout this amazing experience,” their Instagram post said.

Firetruck Brewing

In January, Firetruck Brewing, which was brought to life by three Golder Ranch Fire District firefighters, closed their brewery’s flagship and last location open, located at 4746 E. Grant Road.

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The midtown location originally opened in 2014, where their firefighter-centric named brews gained traction. Their popularity continued to grow, leading them to open locations on Tanque Verde Road, in Oro Valley and on North Kolb Road. These three locations also closed their doors throughout the past 18 months.

“We tried to do grocery store style, you know, just really anything to get anybody in the door and keep our employees employed,” owner Taylor Carter told the Star; the company at its height employed 100, with 40 of them full-time. “We went into massive debt keeping our employees. We didn’t lay a single person off during the whole time, which was probably one of our mistakes.”

Flora’s Market Run

In 2020, Flora’s Market Run took over the historic Rincon Market, located at 2513 E. Sixth St., turning the iconic spot into half market, half restaurant.

Fans of the restaurant were shocked when the beloved spot announced its closure after 3½ years in business. According to a story from the Arizona Daily Star, owner Nathan Ares said the decision to close came after months of handwringing as it had trouble finding its niche.

But the building won’t be empty for long as Sonoran House and Redbird Scratch Kitchen are teaming up to take over the space.

HiFi Kitchen & Cocktails

Following 11 years of wild nights and long lines, HiFi Kitchen & Cocktails, located at 345 E. Congress St., announced they would be closing at the end of February. The sports bar by day and club by night thanked their staff and customers for the unforgettable memories.

“To all our friends, staff, and party people — thank you for making HiFi Tucson what it was. You will all be deeply missed. Cheers to the memories that will last forever!” the post said.

Le Cave’s Bakery

A Tucson icon for 90 years, Le Caves, located at 3950 E. 22nd St., shocked the community when they announced on Instagram that they would be closing their doors in February.

Naomi Pershing, who ran the bakery with her husband Chris, told the Arizona Daily Star that the rapid rise in food and labor costs created an unsustainable situation.

Basil Le Cave originally opened the bakery in 1935 at 1219 S. Sixth Ave., creating doughnuts that used vegetable oil and potato flour instead of eggs and dairy products. The chewy and slightly sweet donuts gained a very loyal following that spanned over the decades they were open.

“With a heavy heart we announce Le Cave’s Bakery will be closing its doors this Sunday, February 23, or sooner depending on remaining supplies and staffing,” the post said. “Thank you for your support over the years. It’s been a pleasure serving you!”

Oasis Fruit Cones

One of Tucson’s oldest raspado shops, Oasis Fruit Cones, has closed its doors after 41 years in business.

Since 1983, customers would escape the heat and swing by the raspado shop, located at 4126 S. 12th Ave., for an icy, sweet treat to cool them down. The fan favorite was their strawberry raspado, where strawberry-flavored shaved ice would come topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and fresh chopped strawberries.

Oasis Fruit Cones announced their decision to close in March, thanking the community for years of memories, laughter and cherished moments.

“After 41 wonderful years, it’s time for us to say goodbye. It’s with a mix of gratitude and bittersweet emotion that we announce the closing of Oasis Fruit Cones & Raspados as John and Julie step into a much-deserved retirement... Thank you to everyone who walked through our doors, supported us, and shared in the joy of raspados over the years. It has truly been an honor to be a part of this community," their Facebook post said.

Many Tucsonans expressed their grief about the closure in the post’s comments, reminiscing on the fun times and tasty treats they had at the shop as well as congratulating the couple on a well-deserved retirement.